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Lando Norris beat teammate Oscar Piastri to top spot in final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in a foreboding demonstration of pace by McLaren to go more than 0.6s quicker than any other …
In final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris outpaced teammate Oscar Piastri by more than 0.6s, showing impressive speed by going fastest among all teams. Norris almost matched last year’s pole time, clocking in at just 0.017s slower than Max Verstappen’s 2024 pole record and 0.024s quicker than Piastri. Despite Piastri briefly leading with a fast time on fresh tires, Norris managed to edge ahead with a stellar final sector. The session also saw notable performances from George Russell in third and Max Verstappen in fourth, facing challenges such as engine braking issues. Charles Leclerc took fifth, acknowledging that his Ferrari had reached its maximum performance in the warm conditions. Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz secured the top midfield spots, while Yuki Tsunoda’s car repairs extended into the session. Overall, Norris dominated the practice session, setting the stage for an exciting race.
